TESCO shoppers might be wondering what time stores are open over the Christmas period.

Changes vary depending on which branch you’re planning on visiting, so it’s worth checking before you head to stores.

We explain Tesco's supermarket opening times over the festive season

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We explain Tesco’s supermarket opening times over the festive seasonCredit: Getty Images – Getty

All 3,400 Tesco stores were shut on Christmas Day and many closed early on Christmas Eve.

What are Tesco’s opening hours on Boxing Day?

Tesco is open on Boxing Day (December 26) but hours will be different because it’s a Sunday.

Sunday trading for stores will depend on the size of the store and bigger ones are usually open 10am-4pm.

Smaller Tesco stores area usually open for longer, from around 9am to 6pm at Tesco Extras and Express sites open at 9am and close at 7pm.

Times are different from store to store though so check with your local to see if it’s any different.

To avoid a wasted journey you can find your nearest store to check the specific timings with the supermarket’s locator tool, – just enter your postcode.

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What are Tesco’s opening hours over the New Year period?

On New Year’s Eve, Tesco’s 370 larger stores will open at their usual time and close earlier at 7pm.

Express stores close at 10pm and petrol stations usually shut an hour after the main stores – apart from in London, where fillers close at 10pm.

In Scotland, Tesco’s Extras and Superstores will open from 11am until 6pm, with Metro and Express stores opening from 10am to 6pm.

In Northern Ireland, Extras, Superstores and Metros will open from 10am to 6pm.

But for smaller Tesco sites, it’s best to double check your local opening hours.

You can find out more about which major retailers are shutting doors on Boxing Day here.

And here are the best Boxing Day 2021 deals from H&M, John Lewis and more.

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